How to Select the Perfect Wood Stove for your LifestyleBy JHCadmin, February 7, 2011When you’re shopping for a wood stove, you need to evaluate the following:StyleConstructionSize STYLEIf you’re looking for a contemporary style, you need look no further than Morsø. For the past 150 years, these cast-iron wood stoves, crafted in Denmark, have been touted as world-class.CONSTRUCTIONMorsø stoves are unique in that they aren’t welded, but are bound with ceramic string and bolted together with screws so they’re sealed perfectly.Morsø stoves use cast iron that’s nearly twice as thick as stoves made of sheet iron, which means they retain and distribute heat longer.SIZESize does matter when it comes to wood stoves. Here are some questions you should ask that will help you evaluate which size and model of stove to buy:Local climateHow long and intense is the cold season where I live?Here in the Pacific Northwest, the length and intensity of our winters is – well – short and small. Unless your wood stove will your sole source of heat, or if you’re heating over 2,000 square feet, you can probably get away with a small or medium-sized stove.Inside temperature preferencesDo you like it really warm and toasty? Or just moderately warm?How you’ll use your stoveWill your wood stove supplement an existing heating system?Will you use your wood stove to cut back on oil, gas, or electric energy consumption?Will you be heating an entire home with your wood stove?WeatherizationHow well is your home insulated?Is there a tight seal on your doors?Do you have thermal-pane windows?Heating areaHere are some pointers that will help you determine whether you need a small, medium, or large wood stove:Small stoveFor heating 1,000-1,200 square feetIdeal for heating living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, seasonal cabins and cottagesIdeal for zone heating larger homes equipped with central heating – you can save 20-30% in energy costs by supplementing with a small wood stoveMedium stoveFor heating 1,200-2,000 square feetWell-suited to heating older, small homes or medium-sized energy-efficient homesAlso good for cottages and cabinsLarge stoveFor heating 2,000 square feetIdeal for heating large, open plan houses or older, drafty medium-sized homesThis video from our friends at Morsø walks you through your options: Related articles on our blog about Morsø StovesMorsø European-Style Wood Stoves: Where Green is a Way of LifePreview Morsø stoves in your own virtual living roomSee a Morsø Stove Up Close and PersonalStop by any of Rich's Puget Sound showrooms in Lynnwood, Bellevue, Southcenter, Tacoma, or Silverdale.Subscribe to Rich’s blogSubscribe to our blog via your feed reader or receive our latest posts in your e-mail Inbox. Simply click “Subscribe to this blog’s feed” or fill out the form located in the right-hand sidebar of our blog. ‘Like’ Rich’s on FacebookWe also provide daily tips and Internet-only specials on our Facebook page. Hope you’ll “like” us, and encourage your Facebook friends to join us, too.Recent Articles See All 7 Must-Have Hot Tub and Swim Spa Features Hot Tubs and Swim Spas Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:March 1, 2023 An effective and enjoyable way to get pain relief is in a hydrotherapy spa or swim spa. Powerful jets alleviate body aches, while the buoyancy from the water takes pressure off joints. Read More Rich's New Tigard, Oregon Store: A Chat with Manager Rick Campbell General Articles Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:February 1, 2023 Meet Tigard, Oregon store manager, Rick Campbell, who has been in the hot tub/patio/BBQ business more than 25 years in the Portland metro area. Read More Grill Islands - Easily Create an Outdoor Kitchen in Your Backyard Grills Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:January 2, 2023 Grill islands: Modular outdoor kitchens with grill(s), workspace, fridge, storage, and more. Read More Tartan and Sparkle Holiday Mantel - DIY Tutorial Mantel Decor Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:December 3, 2022 Step-by-step tutorial for your holiday mantel: How to create a classic tartan design. Read More DIY Winter Mantel Décor Tutorials: Golden Magnolia Wreath and Cinnamon Stick Votive Holder Mantel Decor Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:December 2, 2022 DIY Holiday Mantel Decor tutorial: Golden Magnolia wreath and cinnamon stick votive holder. Read More How to Transform Your Mantel to a Winter Wonderland Design Mantel Decor Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:December 1, 2022 We show you how to transform your fall mantel decor to a winter wonderland design easily and quickly! Check out our 15-sec time-lapse photo that shows us making the switcheroo. Read More